Home » Food & Cooking » Bakeware » Ceramic Bakeware

A Pie Bird, A Pie Baker's Tool

Ranked #784 in Food & Cooking, #14,616 overall

Are you looking for a pie bird?

Looking for a pie bird? Wondering what one is? You'll find the answers to those questions and much more on this page which is dedicated to the cutest kitchen collectible...the pie bird!

This page is packed with piebirds in all shapes and sizes. You will find blackbirds and bluebirds; antique birds and new ones; character pie birds like Little Red Riding Hood, Fred and Benny-the-Baker; animal piebirds like elephants, owls, ducks, swans and geese; brand names like Sandhurst, Pfaltzgraff, Shawnee, Josef, Worcester, Stuart Bass and Spode; and black Americana pie birds. Plus you will find more information, links to more information and even a couple of piebird books!

A piebird is a whimsical baking accessory that has a very real, practical function for the baker. Pie bakers everywhere should all own at least one!

Picture by piebirds4u.

Contents at a Glance

What Is A Pie Bird?
Whether You Are A Pie Baker Or Not, You...
Traditional Black Bird Pie Birds
Antique Victorian BlackBird Pie Birds, F...
Sweet Blue Pie Bird MIB Perfect
Bluebird Pie Birds
Vintage and Antique Pie Birds, Vents or...
Little Red Riding Hood & Fred Pie Ve...
Cardinal China's Benny-the-Baker Pie Bir...

What Is A Pie Bird?

Pie birds go by a few names including vent, whistle, funnel or chimney. They are a hollow device often, but not always, in the shape of a bird that is used for venting steam from a baking pie. Measuring from approximately 3 to 5 inches, they feature a hole at the top for steam to escape through. They have become increasingly popular as gifts and collector's items in recent years. They can be quite affordable with new and used ones selling under $10 or they can be quite expensive. A check today shows the highest priced vent selling on eBay in the last 90 days sold for $256.

This page is PACKED with pie birds of all types in many different price ranges. You will find some pretty amazing beautiful pictures and links to more reading about the history and collecting of pie birds. Thank you to the photographers who have decided to share the great photos on this page. I hope you enjoy reading this page and that it helps you find the pie bird you are searching for!

Whether You Are A Pie Baker Or Not, You Are Going To Love These Pie Birds

Photo by elsbethmorselt.

Traditional Black Bird Pie Birds

Antique Victorian BlackBird Pie Birds, Funnels or Vents

Picture by antiquesart.

Sweet Blue Pie Bird MIB Perfect

This one is amongst my favorites! It is sweet!

Picture by santas-old-ky-home.

Bluebird Pie Birds

Photo by mslume.

Pillsbury says they never made pie birds but some collectors say they have seen them!

Vintage and Antique Pie Birds, Vents or Chimneys

Little Red Riding Hood & Fred Pie Vents

Photo by practicalkatie.

Benny the Baker, who was made by Cardinal China Co. in New Jersey, is worth $60 or more when found in great condition!

Cardinal China's Benny-the-Baker Pie Bird Funnel in Box, c.1950

Picture by Squirrel's Nest.

Elephant and Owl Pie Birds

Sandhurst Pie Birds

Pfaltzgraff Pie Birds

The Popular Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Pie Plate and Cardinal Pie Bird

This duo is available through Amazon at an incredible price.

Click here to order your
Pfaltzgraff Winterberry 9 1/2-Inch pie plate
and Cardinal pie bird
from Amazon.

Shawnee, Josef, Worcester and Spode Pie Birds

Duck, Swan and Geese Pie Birds

A black chef from the 1950s with a white chef's hat, white spoon and yellow, green or blue smock is worth about $150. Be careful of copies! They will likely have a small vent. They should be about the size around of a pencil.

Black Pie Birds

Three Birds In A Pie Pie Bird By Stuart Bass

Picture by piebirds4u.

Amazing Stuart Bass Pie Birds Available Through eBay Seller piebirds4u

Colorful Winged Dragon Pie Bird By Stuart Bass

Picture by piebirds4u.

More English Pie Birds, These Ones Available From eBay Seller catpars

More beautiful pie birds, these ones all from England.

'Rare' Pie Birds

Sets of Pie Birds

Disney says it never made a Donald Duck pie bird but there are rumoured sightings of him.

Amazon Also Has A Selection of Pie Birds That Are Brand New

Perfect for gift giving!

Links To More Information About Pie Birds

My Piebird: Linda Fields began collecting pie birds in 1991 after reading an article featuring Lillian Cole in "Country Woman" magazine. She contacted Lillian just in time to receive the 1992 "Pie Birds Unlimited" Newsletter, and all back issues. Her website includes plenty of information about pie birds.
How to Use A Pie Bird: This link provides a step by step guide to using your pie bird.
Donnaware Pottery Pie Birds: Displayed in your home, they will be a true "conversation piece", as gifts they will be treasured and will continually increase in value! The perfect gift for that "someone that has everything - friend or relative". A sound investment.

Looking For More To Read About Pie Birds?

Check out these great books dedicated to collecting pie vents.

Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Volume 1: Pie Birds, A Pictorial Identification and Value Guide

Click here to buy
Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Volume 1
from the private sellers
on Amazon.

Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Volume 2: PieBirds, A Pictorial Identification and Value Guide

Click here to buy
Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Volume 2
from the private sellers
on Amazon.

Unusual Vintage Scottish Hand Blown Glass Pie Vent or Bird

Picture by decadesvintagecompany.

The Best-Ever Chicken Pot Pie Is A Great Recipe To Use With Your Pie Chimney!

Caveman and Cavewoman Pie Birds

Picture by piebirds4u.

PieBird Collectors & Fans Should All Have A Pie Bird T-Shirt

And this one is personalized!

If You're Loving These Pie Birds, You Are Also Going To Love These Aprons

When you bake a pie with your vintage pie bird you know it is going to come out perfectly!

My Complete Collection of Best-Ever Recipes

These recipes have been gathered over a period of twenty years of cooking for my family and friends. I hope you'll enjoy some of them and that they become favorites at your home, too.

A Few Of My Best-Ever Recipes

Do you bake pies? Do you have a pie chimney? Take a moment and say hello...

submit

Reply

amieljaven Jan 8, 2012 @ 2:07 am | delete

So cute! Super liked. :)

By the way, thanks so much for blessing my "Top 10 Things To Know About Piolo Pascual" lens.

As a token of appreciation, I have featured this lens on my "Top 10 Nice Things To Know About Sarah Geronimo" lens.

Hope you'll like it, too.

Thanks and more blessings to you and your family this 2012. :)

Amiel Javen

Reply

deldobuss Dec 3, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete

I love my pie bird! The dragon pie vent was very interesting- great lens!

Reply

BuddyBink Dec 1, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete

I have never heard of pie birds or a pie chimney. Very interesting and so many designs. Thanks

Reply

skiesgreen Nov 30, 2011 @ 5:09 am | delete

Vaguely remember these things from my childhood. Great lens and featured on cooking utensils ideas and accessories

Reply

EagleScoutMom Nov 30, 2011 @ 1:26 am | delete

Wow! I really learned something from your great lens! I'm not much of a pie baker - only pumpkin pies. I received a pie set with the bird several years ago. I had no idea what the bird was for and I recently threw it away because it just sat in my drawer for years! Wish I had known! I have the Winter Berry Dishes and am going to buy that pie plate and Cardinal to go with my set - now that I know what to do with the bird! Thanks!
Load More